Where Chefs Eat in San Francisco

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11 Restaurants

Updated January 29, 2021

Restaurants:	Quince, The Progress, Benu…
Price Range:	$$$ - $$$$
Cuisines:	Californian, Contemporary American…
Neighborhoods:	Financial District / Embarcadero, Western Addition, SOMA…

Quince

$$$$·Californian·

Financial District / Embarcadero

2,578 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Quiet Conversation

“I love the tasting menu and wine pairing with the extra cheese course. Every bite is spectacular.” – Daniel Costa

100% recommended

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The Progress

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Western Addition

1,449 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Great for Outdoor Dining
Special Occasion

“Incredible cooking and atmosphere from a progressive chef.” – Kyle Connaughton

97% recommended

Contemporary American in San Francisco Bay Area

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Benu

$$$$·Contemporary American·

SOMA

1,609 reviews

Tasting Menu
Worth the Drive
Special Occasion

“Probably the best fine dining restaurant in the country right now. Corey Lee's cooking is extraordinary, and the service and wine program are great as well.” – Daniel Patterson

89% recommended

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State Bird Provisions

$$$$·Californian·

Western Addition

1,590 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Fun
Creative Cuisine

“This restaurant rocks – always fun and a really great concept.” – Aaron London

97% recommended

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Monsieur Benjamin

$$$$·French·

Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

2,228 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Fit for Foodies
Pre/post Theatre

“When my wife and I ask one another where we want to eat on our day off, more often than not we end up concluding that we just want to go back here again. French bistro fare is dee…Read more

100% recommended

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